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BMW 735

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc

S73 BPJMOT history

S73 BPJ is a green petrol BMW 735 first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2023
Mileage
124,664 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 BPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 BPJ was last recorded at 124,664 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,721 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
943 miles
Average per year
2,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,664 miles
  • 2021 – 123,721 miles
  • 2020 – 122,025 miles
  • 2019 – 120,706 miles
  • 2018 – 118,440 miles
  • 2017 – 117,339 miles
  • 2016 – 115,671 miles
  • 2014 – 114,937 miles
  • 2013 – 114,458 miles
  • 2012 – 112,284 miles
  • 2011 – 109,696 miles
  • 2009 – 106,944 miles
  • 2008 – 104,638 miles
  • 2007 – 100,454 miles
  • 2006 – 95,443 miles
  • 2005 – 87,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,664 miles (+943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,664 miles
    Test number
    742347750483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass123,721 miles (+1,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,721 miles
    Test number
    775731042507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,025 miles (+1,319)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,025 miles
    Test number
    666384099966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rosebush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass120,706 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,706 miles
    Test number
    370510402596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,440 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,440 miles
    Test number
    871649644870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,339 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,339 miles
    Test number
    717817016846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,671 miles
    Test number
    230880071818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    208150925079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,937 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,937 miles
    Test number
    147240924474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,458 miles
    Test number
    829383623084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,458 miles (+2,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,458 miles
    Test number
    885633223028
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass112,284 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    938587312028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,696 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    526436601058
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,696 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    908516101087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,944 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    106,944 miles
    Test number
    632098039349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,638 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,638 miles
    Test number
    834909518337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,454 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    100,454 miles
    Test number
    452966317375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp washer missing

  18. Fail100,454 miles (+5,011)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,454 miles
    Test number
    833986017360
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp washer missing

  19. Pass95,443 miles (+8,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    172230496240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    714956375243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 BPJ

Does S73 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 BPJ expired on 22 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 BPJ?
The MOT on S73 BPJ expired on 22 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 BPJ done?
S73 BPJ was recorded at 124,664 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 2,299 miles a year.
Has S73 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 BPJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on S73 BPJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S73 BPJ find?
S73 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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